Australia health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Australia: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Australia | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 84.3 yrs | 2026 | #10 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $6,980 | 2023 | #9 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 10.4% | 2023 | #25 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 4.09 | 2022 | #29 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 3.82 | 2016 | #46 of 177 | 3.29 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 2 | 2023 | #4 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Australia population
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